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After cheating death for decades, Ozzy Osbourne exits this world the way he lived in it—loud, chaotic, and unforgettable. Mark Lepage traces Ozzy’s transformation from bat-biting wildman to cultural institution.
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Writer Mark Lepage takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s new box set and wonders: “Jesu, does this man ever sleep?”
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Frank Doris takes a look at the revealing new book, Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios, which has some real rock and roll stories.
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Adelaide shed its prim image in 1964 as 300,000 fans greeted the Beatles—spurred by DJ Bob Francis’s petition—in a frenzy so wild even Lennon called it their best reception ever.
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In Montreal 1969, John and Yoko staged a week-long Bed-In, blending absurdity and activism to birth “Give Peace a Chance”—a protest wrapped in pajamas, incense, and media frenzy.
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On November 9, 1967, Rolling Stone magazine arrived in the world not with a bang, but with a slightly confused-looking John Lennon in a netted helmet. Dressed as Private Gripweed from the absurdist war film How I Won the War, Lennon graced the cover of what would become the most influential music publication in history—though…
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On March 30, 1967, The Beatles strolled into Michael Cooper’s photographic studio at 4 Chelsea Manor Studios, London, prepared to turn the music world’s expectations on their head. Or maybe they were just bored. After all, if you’re already the most famous band on the planet, why not have a little fun with it? The…
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January 24, 1962, wasn’t just another cold Liverpool morning. It was the day four scruffy lads—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best—put their faith in a well-dressed, fast-talking record store manager named Brian Epstein. With a few strokes of a pen, they signed a management contract that would change the course of music…
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There’s a peculiar weight to history when it happens in real-time. December 5, 1965, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre wasn’t just another stop on The Beatles’ UK tour—it was a homecoming charged with energy, nostalgia, and, unbeknownst to most, a bittersweet farewell. For the 2,550 fans lucky enough to score tickets from a pool of…
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Imagine it’s a chilly December 1 evening in 1957. TV screens across America flicker to life with that iconic Ed Sullivan introduction: “And now, ladies and gentlemen… Buddy Holly and the Crickets!” For just a few minutes, Buddy Holly—only 21 at the time—commands the national stage, bringing rock ‘n’ roll into America’s living rooms like…
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In the cold, metallic Liverpool air of November 9, 1961, a moment was brewing in the dank, sweaty underbelly of The Cavern Club that would soon send shockwaves across the music world.
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It was November 4, 1963, and London’s Prince of Wales Theatre was buzzing. The Royal Variety Performance, that stately British showcase, was in full swing. London’s cultural pulse was racing, charged by a new phenomenon: Beatlemania. But inside, the atmosphere felt more upper-crust than counterculture—a space typically reserved for polite applause and tasteful applause for…
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When John Lennon dropped Imagine on October 11 1971, it wasn’t just another chart-topping single. It was a manifesto wrapped in piano chords and soft vocals—a utopian plea that would come to define his legacy. Decades later, the song remains a global anthem, wielded at protests and peace rallies, ringing out at Olympic ceremonies, and…
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On September 20, 1969, The Beatles convened at Apple Corps headquarters in London, ostensibly to sign a renegotiated contract with Capitol Records that would secure their financial future. With Abbey Road fresh off the presses and an improved royalty rate in hand, it should have been a cause for celebration. Allen Klein, the band’s manager,…
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The murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, stands as one of the most shocking and tragic events in music history. Lennon’s death not only marked the loss of a cultural icon but also prompted a complex legal and psychological investigation that continues to provoke intense debate. When Chapman was…
